Chi ama i castelli ed il neogotico non può senza dubbio tralasciare la visita del Castello di Novello, slendido maniero costruito in posizione panoramica nel paese di Novello, nelle Langhe.
La costruzione del Castello di Novello risale al 1880. Fu progettato dall’architetto Schellino di Dogliani, importante esponente del neogotico piemontese, sulle vestigia di un antico castello medievale, appartenuto ai Marchesi Del Carretto, e dietro indicazioni di Maria Allara Nigra, colta scrittrice e pittrice, nipote del Conte Costantino Nigra, ambasciatore e politico all'epoca di Cavour.
La sua facciata in cotto è un tripudio di ogive, archetti e singolari torrette merlate; al suo centro è posto un elaborato scalone d'ingresso in marmo bianco.
Maria Allara Nigra arricchi gli interni del Castello di Novello con i suoi dipinti. Nella Sala da Pranzo ritrasse scene della vita medioevale, mentre nel Salone dipinse un ciclo dedicato a Caterina Cornaro, nobildonna veneziana del tardo '400, andata sposa al Re di Cipro.
Maria Allara Nigra si era così appassionata alle vicende di questa signora che le volle rendere omaggio in cinque tele dove ne narra gli eventi della vita, rappresentando se stessa nella Cornaro, il marito nella vesti di Giacomo II Lusignano, re di Cipro e d'Armenia, il padre e altri membri della sua famiglia. I due guerrieri, dipinti a lato del camino, si dice fossero due giovani di Novello a cui Maria Nigra era interssata.
Dal 1967 il Castello di Novello è stato trasformato in hotel e ristorante.
Le camere, restaurate, sono state trasformate in suites e arredate con mobili originali. Offrono una vista impareggiabile sulle colline, i vigneti, le colture di nocciole e l'arco alpino.
Nel giardino, la foresteria rappresenta ciò che rimane dell'originario complesso medioevale. E' costituita da due torri collegate da un arco centrale ed una loggetta superiore. Ora è adibita a depandance.
Novello Castle - Langhe
Those who love castles and the neo-Gothic style can't neglect a visit to the Novello Castle, a splendid manor built in a panoramic position in the town of Novello, in the Langhe.
The construction of the Novello Castle dates back to 1880.
It was designed by the architect Schellino di Dogliani, an important exponent of the neo-Gothic Piedmontese, on the remains of an ancient medieval castle, which belonged to the Marquis Del Carretto, and following indications by Maria Allara Nigra, cultured writer and painter, nephew of Count Costantino Nigra, ambassador and politician at the time of Cavour.
Its terracotta facade is a riot of olives, arches and singular crenellated turrets; on its center there is an elaborate white marble entrance staircase.
Maria Allara Nigra enriches the interiors of the Novello Castle with her paintings.
In the dining room she portrayed scenes from medieval life, while in the hall she painted a cycle dedicated to Caterina Cornaro, a Venetian noblewoman of the late 15th century, married to the King of Cyprus.
Maria Allara Nigra had become so passionate about the events of this lady that she wanted to pay her homage in five canvases where she narrates the events of her life, representing herself in Cornaro, her husband in the guise of James II Lusignano, king of Cyprus and Armenia , the father and other members of her family.
People said thar the two warriors painted on the side of the fireplace, could be two young men from Novello to whom Maria Nigra was interested.
Since 1967 the Novello Castle has been transformed into a hotel and restaurant.
The restored rooms have been transformed into suites and furnished with original furniture. They offer unparalleled views of the hills, vineyards, hazelnut crops and the Alpine arc.
In the garden, the guesthouse represents what remains of the original medieval complex. It consists of two towers connected by a central arch and an upper loggia. It is now used as an annex of the hotel.
Those who love castles and the neo-Gothic style can't neglect a visit to the Novello Castle, a splendid manor built in a panoramic position in the town of Novello, in the Langhe.
The construction of the Novello Castle dates back to 1880.
It was designed by the architect Schellino di Dogliani, an important exponent of the neo-Gothic Piedmontese, on the remains of an ancient medieval castle, which belonged to the Marquis Del Carretto, and following indications by Maria Allara Nigra, cultured writer and painter, nephew of Count Costantino Nigra, ambassador and politician at the time of Cavour.
Its terracotta facade is a riot of olives, arches and singular crenellated turrets; on its center there is an elaborate white marble entrance staircase.
Maria Allara Nigra enriches the interiors of the Novello Castle with her paintings.
In the dining room she portrayed scenes from medieval life, while in the hall she painted a cycle dedicated to Caterina Cornaro, a Venetian noblewoman of the late 15th century, married to the King of Cyprus.
Maria Allara Nigra had become so passionate about the events of this lady that she wanted to pay her homage in five canvases where she narrates the events of her life, representing herself in Cornaro, her husband in the guise of James II Lusignano, king of Cyprus and Armenia , the father and other members of her family.
People said thar the two warriors painted on the side of the fireplace, could be two young men from Novello to whom Maria Nigra was interested.
Since 1967 the Novello Castle has been transformed into a hotel and restaurant.
The restored rooms have been transformed into suites and furnished with original furniture. They offer unparalleled views of the hills, vineyards, hazelnut crops and the Alpine arc.
In the garden, the guesthouse represents what remains of the original medieval complex. It consists of two towers connected by a central arch and an upper loggia. It is now used as an annex of the hotel.
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